| Trustees' Annual Report | for theperiod | ||||||
| **From ** | Period start date | To | Period end date | ||||
| 01 | 07 | 2024 | 30 | 06 | 2025 |
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Study For Progress Charity (The Gambia)
Other names charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any) 1190845
Charity's principal address C/O Wilkin Chapman LLP 4[th] Floor, 11-15 Brayford Wharf East Lincoln Postcode LN5 7AY
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Rene Raymond Njie |
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| Lamin Jawara | ||||
| Dawn Beatson-Njie | ||||
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
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Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document
Constitution
- (eg. trust deed, constitution)
How the charity is constituted
Incorporated organisation
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods
Appointment by resolution
- (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
The objects of the CIO are to advance in life and help young people in The Gambia through supporting projects in The Gambia that:
(a) Develop young people’s skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals, making them more employable and increasing their standard of living in the future;
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
(b) Advance education through sponsorship, free education, after-school classes, training programs and the offering of resources to ill-equipped schools;
(c) Relieve poverty or financial hardship in The Gambia by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient; and/or
(d) Provide recreational and leisure time activity in the interests of social welfare for people living in The Gambia who have need by reason of their youth, poverty or social and economic circumstances with a view to improving the conditions of life of such persons.
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At Study for Progress Charity, we are dedicated to empowering deprived children across The Gambia by providing equal educational opportunities and holistic support.
We offer a comprehensive after-school tutoring and mentoring programme for disadvantaged Gambian children. Our curriculum aligns with the national standards, focusing on core subjects such as English, mathematics, history, reading, spelling, handwriting, and rhymes. Through personalised support and guidance, we aim to bridge learning gaps and foster a love of learning.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
To cultivate literacy and a lifelong passion for reading, we have established an after-school reading club. We provide all the necessary books and resources to create a vibrant mini library, with reading materials swapped weekly. This initiative helps children build essential literacy skills and explore new worlds through books.
Recognising the importance of holistic development, we run a Saturday morning club offering social activities, audio-visual learning, and sports. We supply all required equipment and materials, creating a safe and engaging environment for children to develop teamwork, creativity and sports skills.
We organise regular educational trips for children enrolled in our afterschool programme. These excursions are carefully chosen to complement the national curriculum, providing enriching real-world experiences and deepening classroom learning.
To ensure continuity in education, we offer financial support for children in our programme who face exclusion from state schools due to unpaid fees. Our policy is to retain and support these children throughout their time in our programme, paying school fees and providing essential learning resources as needed.
The trustees of Study for Progress Charity confirm that they have had due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit in carrying out their duties and developing the charity’s activities. All our programmes are designed and implemented in alignment with the Commission’s principles, ensuring clear public benefit and the advancement of education for deprived children in The Gambia.
The effectiveness of our programmes we support is evaluated using two key performance indicators: 1. Academic Performance in State Schools: We track the academic progress of participating children in their respective state schools, with a focus on the subjects supported through our programmes. Parents share their child’s termly school assessment reports with us, allowing trustees to identify individual learning needs and target areas for improvement.
- Progress within Our Programmes: We regularly assess each child’s progress and welfare within our own activities and sessions. Updates and detailed reports are provided to the trustees, ensuring ongoing monitoring and support for every participant.
These two sets of performance data are reviewed by the trustees to evaluate overall impact. To ensure effective communication and partnership, the trustees have
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established direct channels between the charity and the children’s schools and classroom teachers, coordinated by a designated education/programme coordinator. This facilitates regular feedback and collaborative support for each child’s educational journey.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance
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Summary of the main 1. Sustained Funding and Programme Delivery: We consistently
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achievements of the charity maintained support and funding for all after-school educational
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during the year programmes and activities, successfully achieving the annual objectives set for performance and impact.
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- Improved Academic and Literacy Performance: Children in our programmes demonstrated measurable improvements in literacy and academic performance across all core school subjects, with progress in reading, writing, mathematics, and related skills corresponding to their age and class levels.
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- Increased Enrolment and Programme Continuity: We expanded our enrolment to approximately 100 children, ensuring continuity and consistent participation in all programmes throughout the 2024/2025 academic year—a significant performance milestone.
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- Expansion to a Third District: We successfully launched a third after-school educational programme in a new district, reaching over 60 newly enrolled children and extending our performance impact to a broader community.
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- High Attendance and Engagement Rates: All participating children exhibited strong attendance and engagement, reflecting high performance in participation and commitment across both existing and new programmes.
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- Retention and Educational Stability: We met our key performance objective of retaining all enrolled children in their respective state schools throughout the year, with zero dropouts which is a testament to the effectiveness of our support systems.
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- Safe, Supportive Learning Environments: Trustees and volunteers continued to perform at high standards, implementing and maintaining safe, nurturing environments that enabled children to thrive both academically and socially.
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- Zero Incidents/Accidents: Our performance in safeguarding was exemplary, with no reported incidents or accidents across any activities during the entire academic year.
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- Enhanced Community Impact: The performance of our educational and extracurricular programmes is reflected in the positive outcomes for children, their families, and the wider community, enhancing educational attainment and future prospects.
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Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the The charity has no policy on reserves due to our limited funds. Our charity’s policy on reserves programmes and activities are limited to the funds we generate and can afford.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
None
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Rene Raymond Njie Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair etc) Date 07/04/2026
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Study For Progress Charity (The Gambia)
1190845
Receipts and payments accountspts and payments accountsts and payments accountspayments accountsayments accountsyments accountsments accounts
Receipts and payments accountspts and payments accountsts and payments accountspayments accountsayments accountsyments accountsments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01/07/2024 30/06/2025
Section A Receipts and payments
| Section A Receipts and | payments | |||||
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| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ - 1,786 - - - - - - 1,786 - - - 1,786 - 700 - 497 - - - - 1,197 - - - 1,197 589 - 2,292 2,474 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ - 1,786 - - - - - - 1,786 - - - 1,786 - 700 - - 497 - - - - 1,197 - - - 1,197 589 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Donations | 1,786 | 2,879 | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 1,786 | 2,879 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| Fundingfor teachers, | 700 | 450 | ||||
| co-ordinators &program materials | - | |||||
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| Email & webhosting | 497 | 410 | ||||
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| **Sub total ** | 1,197 | 860 | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 860 | ||||||
| 589 | - | - | 589 | 2,019 | ||
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| 2,292 | - | - | 2,292 | - | ||
| 2,474 | - | - | 2,474 | 2,292 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets CCXX R2 accounts (SS) |
Signature Details Details Co-operative Bank - Current Account Co-operative Bank - Savings Account Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details ~~2~~ |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 589 - 1,885 - - - 2,474 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Rene R. Njie |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Date of approval |
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| 07/04/2026 | |||
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)